If you are a cyclist with a young child, you may be nervous about picking the right cargo bike. Even if you’re a lifetime biker, it’s normal to feel a little trepidation when strapping your kid to the back of a two-wheeler. Which cargo bike is the best one for you? More importantly, which cargo bike is the best one for your child?
That’s where we come in! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite cargo bikes made with mothers and toddlers in mind.
- The Xtracycle Classic XPP Cargo Bike
- Bike Friday Haul-a-Day
- Riese & Müller Packster 80 Cargo Bike
- HBunch Bike Family Electric Cargo Bike
- Rad Power RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike Review
- Dongshan Adult Tricycle
- Schwinn Perla Cruiser
- Sixthreezero Around the Block Cruiser
- Huffy Women’s Lusso Cruiser
- Schwinn Discover Hybrid
- Cargo Bikes: The Bottom Line
Comparison Chart
The Xtracycle Classic XPP Cargo Bike
The Xtracycle Classic is a fantastic bike for a mom and a toddler. It’s comfortable, safe, and designed to carry hundreds of pounds.
At a Glance
Price: $2,136
Weight: 44 lbs.
Foldable: No
Electric: No
Total Capacity: 399 lbs.
Pros
We love that the Xtracycle Classic XPP has the capacity to handle big hauls. This bike can accommodate up to 400 lbs., seat up to 3 toddlers, and is equipped to drag a second bike behind it!
Not all cargo bikes are designed with children specifically in mind. The Xtracycle Classic XPP is quite the opposite: everything about this bike’s design is geared towards child safety and comfort. It comes equipped with a hooptie child enclosure for extra security, a full-sized MagicCarpet seat cushion, and two side-saddle cargo bags.
Cons
The main drawback of the Xtracycle Classic XPP is bulkiness. Even with nothing in its saddlebags, this bike is pretty heavy. It’s also quite large. This makes it difficult to transport the Xtracycle classic in a car or on a plane.
Bike Friday Haul-a-Day
The Bike Friday Haul-a-Day is a highly customizable product! All manner of tricked-out features are available. Depending on what you’re looking for, the Bike Friday Haul-a-Day can be a light, simple ride or a chunky electric bicycle built to haul multiple passengers.
At a Glance
Price: $1,995
Weight: Varies
Foldable: Varies
Electric: Varies
Total Capacity: Varies
Pros
If you order yourself a basic Haul-a-Day, with no extra attachments, you’ll get a simple flat-bar cargo bike in one of a dozen pretty colors. It is an agile bike for a mom and toddler duo, but not much else.
If you decide to go in on some customizable features, you can kit your bike out with everything from extra cushions to an electric motor. Our favorite optional addition is the Whoopee Minimum Bar for one older passenger, in case your toddler ages out of the traditional cargo bike caboose.
Cons
With great customizability comes great price tags. The more you add to your Haul-a-Day, the more you pay for it. Likewise, if you shell out for an electric motor and a supercargo accessory package, don’t be surprised if your breezy little bike is suddenly a bulky monster.
Riese & Müller Packster 80 Cargo Bike
The Riese & Muller Packster 80 is about everything you could want in a cargo bike. It’s sturdy and powerful, and it can carry hundreds of pounds.
At a Glance
Price: $5,149
Weight: 80 lbs.
Foldable: No
Electric: Yes
Total Capacity: 500 lbs
Pros
Our favorite thing about the Riese & Muller Packster 80 is twofold: this machine is durable, and its Bosch PowerPack battery has a capacity of 500 watt-hours. These factors enable this bike can safely carry a staggering 500 lbs! If you are the parent of twins or need to transport supplies, there’s no better option than the Packster 80.
Despite its weight, the Packster 80 also offers a surprisingly smooth ride. This is essential if you’re hauling precious cargo (for example, a baby).
Cons
By far, the worst thing about the Packster 80 is its price. A starting point of over $5,000 is twice that of almost every other bike on this list. It’s a high-quality machine, but it is also a significant investment.
While the Xtracycle is heavy for a regular cargo bike at 44 lbs, the Packster 80 is heavy, full stop. While the motor will make commuting on this bike much easier, transporting it in another vehicle will be tricky – to say the least.
HBunch Bike Family Electric Cargo Bike
The Bunch Bike Family Electric Cargo Bike is the oddball on this list. This is because it’s not a bike – it’s a trike. That may turn some riders off, but if you can live with the 3-wheel lifestyle, the Family Electric might be your dream bike.
At a Glance
Price: $3,999
Weight: 152 lbs.
Foldable: No
Electric: Yes
Total Capacity: 350 lbs.
Pros
Our favorite thing about the Riese & Muller Packster 80 is twofold: this machine is durable, and its Bosch PowerPack battery has a capacity of 500 watt-hours. These factors enable this bike can safely carry a staggering 500 lbs! If you are the parent of twins or need to transport supplies, there’s no better option than the Packster 80.
Despite its weight, the Packster 80 also offers a surprisingly smooth ride. This is essential if you’re hauling precious cargo (for example, a baby).
Cons
By far, the worst thing about the Packster 80 is its price. A starting point of over $5,000 is twice that of almost every other bike on this list. It’s a high-quality machine, but it is also a significant investment.
While the Xtracycle is heavy for a regular cargo bike at 44 lbs, the Packster 80 is heavy, full stop. While the motor will make commuting on this bike much easier, transporting it in another vehicle will be tricky – to say the least.
Rad Power RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike Review
The Rad Power Radwagon is the cheapest bike on our list. It’s also the simplest. Whether you consider that a pro or a con is a matter of your perspective.
At a Glance
Price: $1,999
Weight: 73 lbs.
Foldable: No
Electric: Yes
Total Capacity: 350 lbs.
Pros
Our favorite thing about the Rad Power RadWagon is its shockingly low price point. It made us worry that the RadWagon might be a low-caliber ride, but this bike also packs a powerful electric motor and powerful hydraulic brakes. This bike isn’t just inexpensive, it’s an all-around good electric bike.
Cons
The reason the Rad Power RadWagon is so cheap is pretty simple: it’s no-frills. It doesn’t offer much in the way of special features, and it won’t be the last bike you ever buy. The RadWagon is a decent bike, but if you can invest another $1000, we would recommend picking one of the other models on this list.
Dongshan Adult Tricycle
The adult tricycle is a brilliant concept. Instead of buying each element individually – the bike, the hitch, the child trailer – this bicycle combines them all in one piece of equipment. This bike is easy and safe with a seat belt design made for two kids on the back.
Dongshan designed a comfortable, high-carbon steel tool that rides easy. The thick frame and solid chassis create a stable ride that won’t wear you out. With a basket in front and under the child seat, there is plenty of storage space for you and your toddler’s gear.
With high reviews and pleased customers, it’s easy to see why this is at the top of our list. There’s no reason why mom and dad shouldn’t enjoy the ride as much as the kids. The Dongshan Adult Tricycle makes taking the littles out for a ride easy, safe, and fun.
Schwinn Perla Cruiser
This cruiser bicycle with a comfy seat and easy-to-reach handlebars has a steel frame and a classic step-thru style that makes it a joy to mount and peddle down the street. You can easily climb inclines and hills with the twist shifters, and alloy linear-pull brakes give you total control and a smooth ride.
What’s great about the Schwinn Perla Cruiser is the ease with which you can attach a child trailer or bike seat. The built-in rear rack fits some child seats, and the style makes pulling a trailer or wagon as easy as you could imagine.
Not only is this a fun, easy bike to ride with your munchkins, but you’ll look great doing it. The classic style and vintage look will give you the utmost confidence as you cruise your neighborhood with the kiddos in the back.
Sixthreezero Around the Block Cruiser
Another cruiser makes it to the middle of our list. And this one is no slouch. The sixthreezero model is built for a comfortable ride down the road, custom-made for men and women. This casual piece of equipment is supported by s strong steel frame and an upright riding style. You can work on your posture while giving your kids a tour of the neighborhood.
The sixthreezero is fun, casual, and easy to use. You can easily mount a child’s bike seat on the back, keeping your little ones close by as you cruise the streets. Or you can hook up a trailer and pull them along behind you. There’s even room on the front to attach a toddler seat and support beam if you prefer keeping them where you can see them.
The sixthreezero is a highly rated piece of equipment. The only real complaints come from the assembly process. Besides assembly, customers come away satisfied when they give the sixthreezero a spin. And the kids will love it too.
Huffy Women’s Lusso Cruiser
To all the hard-working mothers out there, pay attention: this is the thing that your life is missing right now. A beautiful tool, the Huffy Cruiser is a sleek, manageable, road-ready cruiser that allows you to tow your family around town easily. And look great doing it.
The steel cruiser frame is durable and stable, and the easy coaster brakes give you total confidence in the Huffy’s stopping ability. Comfortable, two-tone grips provide easy handling, and the dynamic design provides easy riding without too much effort.
When you need to get out of the house, but the babysitter can’t come over, you need a fast solution. Not only is this a comfortable, easy ride, but it’s a beautiful bike that seems to transport you back in time. This bike will quickly become you and your kiddo’s favorite thing in the world – or at the very least, it will be a close second.
Schwinn Discover Hybrid
This bike is a 21-speed grip-shifting work of art with an aluminum frame and alloy linear pull breaks; this bike is a durable and affordable option for parents everywhere. The light frame provides versatility and creates an effortless riding experience for you and your little ones.
Buckle your toddler into a bike seat on the back cargo port. Or hook up a trailer and tow them around town. Either way, you can get where you need to go with the Schwinn Discover Hybrid.
Designed for men and women, this Schwinn comes with a comfortable, padded seat and fenders that keep the dirt off. Owners of this bike love how easy it is to hook up a carrier or a trailer and how smooth the ride is. At least, the struggle is over: cruise down the street with ease.
Cargo Bikes: The Bottom Line
Let’s face it: picking out the right cargo bike can be nerve-wracking when the item you’ll be hauling around is your son or daughter. Hopefully, now that you have read this list, you feel a little more confident in your search for your best cargo bike!
